Table 2.

Definitions of Healthy vs. Unhealthy Food Items [48].

Food Type	Definition
Healthy food	Foods that (a) are comprised of at least one of the major food groups (vegetables, fruits, grains, dairy, and protein foods) equal to at least half the portion size that the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 uses for measuring the nutrients in that food, and (b) contain only moderate amounts of saturated fats, added sugars, and sodium.
Less healthy/Unhealthy food	Foods that are high in saturated fat, added sugar, and/or sodium, or that contribute little to meeting dietary recommendations.